Interjections Functioned as Pragmatic Markers and Given/ New Information

Abstract

The purposes of this research are to find out the functions of the interjections functioned as pragmatic markers and what they indicate to, to find out which information the interjections denote and to find out how many functions the interjections functioned as pragmatic markers possibly have. The data are five different interjections taken from five different novels. The results of this research are concerning to the functions of the interjections functioned as pragmatic markers. Generally, the functions are utterance initial, attention marker and a response signal. Further, interjections functioned as pragmatic markers take form as attitude, feelings or both. The interjections denote given/old information, new information and both. The last result is that it is possible for interjections to have more than one function. To sum up, interjections functioned as pragmatic markers have roles and forms in discourses. In addition, interjections functioned as pragmatic markers denote information.

The analysis of interjections types and emotional state used in “Sam & Cat” sitcom

“…So, the researchers assume that triumph and wonder are not in the 5 selected episodes because the main characters use an enthusiastic expression instead of triumph and wonder. The findings in this results are in line with the theory from Aryanti (2018) that interjections are implemented in the movies to build the feeling and emotions of the actors.…”

“…Various symbols and words in the movie build the character of the figure. Many directors use interjection to create an interesting feeling, emotions, or ideas for the addressees (Aryanti, 2018).…”